Who is that starring in ‘The Heat’ with Sandra Bullock?

Because it’s nobody I recognize. This British poster for the distaff buddy cop comedy The Heat, opening June 28 (that July 31 date is in the UK), has been attracting some heat of its own for its creative photoshopping of one of the actresses’ face and body.

Getting beyond the obvious sexism, sizeism and probably a half-dozen other isms, it just doesn’t make any sense. The actress in question is as well-known for her ampleness as she is for her ample talent. And she – and so far, movie and TV-makers – has utilized it well. It’s part of her draw. What’s more, the whole point of the movie’s odd couple pairing is the disparity between the actresses and their characters, and part of that is in their body types.

So, to what advantage is it to trim off a few (or 50) pounds from her frame, redefine her cheekbones, neck and chin, and force potential moviegoers to wonder why some newcomer they’ve never seen before is getting top billing alongside Sandra Bullock in a major motion picture?

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The Heat seems one of the movies which have the theme of Good vs. Evil but with a comedy punch. It already has spurred a lot of excitement by Sandra Bullock’s fans. Like her previous movies Miss Congeniality and Speed; The Heat also promises to fully entertain her fans and hit big numbers. All the best Sandra! =)

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